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American Monarch - Danaus plexippus - Monarchvlinder
North America and northern South America. Introduced to Australia.
The following 6 subspecies are being recognized:
Danaus plexippus plexippus - most of North America, migrates to South America;
Danaus plexippus nigrippus - Northeast-South America;
Danaus plexippus megalippe - Southeast-North America, Caribbean, northern South America;
Danaus plexippus leucogyne - St. Thomas;
Danaus plexippus portoricensis - Puerto Rico;
Danaus plexippus tobagi - Tobago.
Of this species there are no Zoo Photo's available.